Position: RH RP
Born: 1/28/86
Ht: 6'5" Wt: 190
Acquired: Drafted 5th Round in 2007 from Northern Kentucky
Career Stats
FutureSox Prospect Rankings
- #23 - 2009 Preseason
- #12 - 2009 Midseason
- #17 - 2009 Postseason
- #21 - 2010 Preseason
- #18 - 2010 Midseason
- #21 - 2010 Postseason
Accolades
- 2009 White Sox Best Curveball (Baseball America)
- 2010 White Sox Best Curveball (Baseball America)
- 2011 White Sox Best Curveball (Baseball America)
Scouting report
Jones is a big stuff, no control guy. With a mid 90s fastball and a devastating curveball the expectation to be an impact reliever has always been there for Jones. The Sox have given him some starts as a pro because he needed the work, but his future is as a reliever. He put up ridiculous strikeout numbers for Kannapolis in parts of the '08 and '09, but that has disappeared in the high minors. Jones has struggled to repeat his delivery, resulting in the lack of command. Health is another concern for Jones, who missed time in 2009 with a strained shoulder. Scouts have complained about his arm action and delivery. 2011 is Jones' AA debut and he has been inconsistent, but is found a groove in the middle of the season. Jones is always worth keeping an eye on because if something clicks for him, he could be a valuable big league reliever.
Major League Outlook: Closer if he can improve his control
ETA: Mid-to-late 2012
